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In the trendy Monti district, the 27-room Duca d'Alba is close to the Colosseum and the Forum and only a few steps from the subway and the No. 117 electric bus, which stops at many sites in the historic city center. All of the rooms are elegant, and those on the fourth floor come with little terraces (though they are a little smaller). Strengths: An excellent location; friendly, generous service. Weaknesses: Small rooms; no outdoor public space.